Dushyant Singh Dahiya, Bhanu Siva Mohan Pinnam, Michelle Ishaya, Saurabh Chandan, Manesh Kumar Gangwani, Sahib Singh, Hassam Ali, Amir Humza Sohail, Andrew Canakis, Daryl Ramai, Christina Zelt, Sumant Inamdar, Mohammad Al-Haddad, Mariajose Rojas-DeLeon, Neil R Sharma
Background/Aims: Radiation proctitis (RP), a well-known complication of pelvic radiation therapy, may lead to recurrent hospitalizations. We aimed to assess readmissions of RP in the United States. Methods: We analyzed the Nationwide Readmission Database from 2016 to 2020 to identify all 30-, 60-, and 90-day readmissions of RP in the United States. Hospitalization characteristics, predictors, clinical outcomes, and healthcare burdens were assessed. Results: From 2016 to 2020, we noted a declining trend of 30-, 60-, and 90-day readmissions of RP in the US...
January 12, 2024: Journal of Clinical Medicine